Care Assistant/Support Worker Online Course

Course Overview

Caring for others is more than just a job—it’s a calling. This Care Assistant / Support Worker course equips learners with a well-rounded understanding of the essential duties, responsibilities, and knowledge required to support individuals in health and social care settings. Whether you’re entering the care profession for the first time or seeking to enhance your existing knowledge, this course offers thorough insight into every aspect of care work, from safeguarding and communication to health policies and rights.

Through a carefully structured curriculum, learners will explore topics such as food safety, medical terminology, safeguarding vulnerable individuals, and decision-making on behalf of those lacking capacity. The course also covers the ethical, legal, and professional boundaries within which a care assistant operates, ensuring you’ll be well prepared to deliver compassionate, competent, and compliant support. Designed for flexibility, the course is suitable for learners worldwide and ideal for personal development or professional progression.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the fundamentals of health and social care settings.
• Recognise food safety laws and safe food handling procedures.
• Identify safeguarding measures for vulnerable adults and individuals.
• Learn communication techniques essential in delivering quality care.
• Gain knowledge of consent and decision-making in care settings.
• Understand IT applications in modern healthcare environments.

Course Link: Care Assistant/Support Worker

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction to Health and Social CareUnderstand the principles and systems that underpin care delivery and support.

Module 02: Introduction to Food Safety and the LawLearn safe food handling practices and legal responsibilities in care settings.

Module 03: Food Poisoning and Control MeasuresExplore common foodborne illnesses and how to prevent their spread.

Module 04: Working in Health and Social Care: Promoting Equality, Diversity and RightsPromote inclusion, dignity, and respect for individuals from all backgrounds.

Module 05: Rights and Responsibilities as a Health and Social Care WorkerExplore professional boundaries, legal obligations, and ethical responsibilities.

Module 06: Role as a Caregiver and Healthcare ProfessionalIdentify core tasks, values, and conduct expected in professional caregiving.

Module 07: Safeguarding Vulnerable IndividualsRecognise abuse and neglect, and know how to act on concerns effectively.

Module 08: An Introduction to Safeguarding of Vulnerable AdultsUnderstand adult protection measures, including risk factors and intervention.

Module 09: Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults: Policy, Roles, and ResponsibilitiesKnow your role in upholding safeguarding policies and procedures in care.

Module 10: Understanding the Importance of Communication in CareDevelop empathy-driven communication skills to support client relationships.

Module 11: Consenting for Someone ElseUnderstand the complexities of consent in cases involving cognitive impairment.

Module 12: Best Interest Decision MakingLearn the process of making legally sound and ethically justifiable decisions.

Module 13: Managing Service Delivery in Health and Social CareExplore strategies for effective care coordination and quality assurance.

Module 14: Important Principles and Policies in Health and Social Care WorkGet to grips with regulatory frameworks and key policy structures.

Module 15: Medical Jargon and TerminologyFamiliarise yourself with commonly used terms in healthcare documentation.

Module 16: Information Technology in Health CareUnderstand how digital tools are transforming healthcare and record-keeping.

Disclaimer:

This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.